eBridge Montessori School was founded in 2005 by Jin Huang, a computer software engineer and a mother of two children. She visited local Montessori Schools when her children were young. Although impressed by the Montessori environment, she couldn’t choose a Montessori education for them because the schools didn’t offer morning and after-school care to accommodate her full time work schedule.
In 2003, the startup company where she worked closed, prompting Jin to conduct more research about Montessori education and reflect on her career path. After careful consideration, Jin decided to dedicate to education and open a Montessori school tailored to working families’ needs.
To gain the best possible Montessori training, Jin enrolled in a year-long AMI primary training in Hartford, CT, approximately 80 miles from her home, in 2004. With her family’s support, she studied Montessori education, searched for space, hired teachers, purchased materials, hosted parent sessions, and prepared for the school’s opening in the fall of 2005, immediately after completing her training.
eBridge has been growing since:
- In 2005, eBridge opened with 17 children in one primary classroom (Cedar).
- In 2006, eBridge opened the second primary classroom (Birch).
- In 2008, eBridge expanded and opened the third primary classroom (Dogwood).
- In 2010, eBridge opened the first toddler classroom (Hickory) and the elementary classroom (Elm).
- In 2013, eBridge expanded and opened the second toddler classroom (Juniper).
- In 2014, With a waiting list for primary, eBridge decided to put the elementary program on hold and opened the fourth primary classroom (Maple).
- In 2017, eBridge expanded to Suite 130 and opened the CHOICE program and the fifth primary classroom (Pine).
- In 2018, eBridge opened the third toddler classroom (Teak).
- In 2019, eBridge opened the first Infant classroom (Linden).
- In 2020, eBridge closed from March to August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the fall, the school resumed operations with distance learning, three primary classrooms and two toddler classrooms.
- In 2022, eBridge expanded to the second floor and opened all five primary classrooms, 4 toddler classrooms and 1 infant classroom.